Middle East & Africa Cheese Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
MEA cheese market highlights
- The MEA cheese market generated a revenue of USD 9.9 billion in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, cheddar was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Cheddar is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 9.9 billion |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 15.8 billion |
| Growth rate | 6.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Cheddar |
| Fastest growing segment | Cheddar |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD billion |
| Market segmentation | Cheddar |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.6% of the global cheese market in 2025.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 86.0 billion by 2033.
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Cheese Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactalis International | View profile | 251-500 | Choisy-le-roi, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | https://www.lactalis-international.com |
| Bel Brands USA | View profile | 501-1000 | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | https://www.belbrandsusa.com |
| Sargento Foods Inc. | View profile | 1001-5000 | Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States, North America | http://www.sargento.com |
| Daiya Foods | View profile | 51-100 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America | https://daiyafoods.com/ |
| FrieslandCampina | View profile | 10001+ | Amersfoort, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe | https://www.frieslandcampina.com |
| Kite Hill | View profile | 11-50 | Hayward, California, United States, North America | http://www.kite-hill.com/ |
| Fonterra Co-operative Group | View profile | 10001+ | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania | http://fonterra.com |
| Arla Foods | View profile | 10001+ | Viby, Skane Lan, Sweden, Europe | http://www.arla.com |
| Saputo Inc | View profile | 19200 | 6869 Metropolitain Boulevard East, St-Leonard, Montreal, QC, Canada, H1P 1X8 | https://www.saputo.com |
| Glanbia PLC | View profile | 5534 | Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 E866 | https://www.glanbia.com |
Middle East & Africa cheese market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to cheese market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Cheddar was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa cheese market based on cheddar covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
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